Quinoa was a main sacred food staple of the Inca civilization and had been cultivated for more than 5,000 years  It’s often called the “Mother Grain.”
The United Nations has classified it as a “super-crop.” because it contains contains more protein than any other grain (an average of 16.2%, compared with 7.5% for rice, 9.9% for millet and 14% for wheat). It’s also a good source of dietary fiber and is high in magnesium, potassium and iron and a good source of phosphorous, calcium, vitamin E and several B vitamins. Quinoa is also gluten-free and easy to digest. It contains an almost perfect balance of all eight essential amino acids needed for tissue development in humans.
As a fruit from  of the Chenopodium family, quinoa is related spinach, beets and Swiss chard. Different varieties range in colour from ivory, pink, red, brown and black

Pam Grieve, R.H.N.
905-831-5377
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I am a registered holistic nutritionist serving Durham Region and the GTA, with a keen interest in fitness and health.  Learn how what you EAT, determines how you LOOK and FEEL!  Consultations to include, but are not limited to, review/discussion of current eating and lifestyle plans, and providing healthier menu and fitness plans, and lifestyle/wellness coaching.